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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
PRECAUTIONS ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • • • ENSURE that LCD TV stand is tightened properly to the set (See Quick Guide on the right way of tightening of the screw of the stand to the set. Improper tightening of screw may render the set unsafe. If LCD TV is installed on the wall, installation should be carried out by qualified servicemen. Improperor incorrect instal lation may render the set unsafe. Disconnect mains plug when : — cleaning theTV screen, never use abrasive cleaning agents.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Features Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals to help provide the best picture quality. This feature monitors and corrects both the sharpness control and noise reduction control. Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, or other devices, providing quality TV picture and sound playback. Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at an even level.
HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURES LANGUAGE F or our Spanish and French-speaking TV owners, an onscreen Language option is present. The Language control enables you to set the TV's onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish or French. 1 2 3 4 5 TV Menu Picture Sound TV Menu Brightness Color Picture Picture Language Install Sharpness Sound Tuner Mode Mode Tint Features Features Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the Install menu. Language will be highlighted.
HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURES AUTO PROGRAM Y our TV can automatically set itself for local area (or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Brightness Sound Color Features Picture Install Sharpness Mode Tint TV Menu Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until Install is highlighted.
HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS T o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 5 6 Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR RIGHT button to adjust the selected control. TV Menu Picture Sound Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Picture. Features Brightness Color Picture Install Sharpness Mode Tint Picture Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Picture menu.
HOW TO USE THE SOUND ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS T o adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel and follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Picture will be highlighted. TV Menu Picture Equaliser Sound Balance Features AVL Install Dolby Virtual Mode SAP Sound Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Sound. Equalizer Balance AVL Dolby Virtual SAP Sound Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the sound menu.
HOW TO USE THE TIMER MENU CONTROLS Y our television comes with an onscreen clock. The TV can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Active Control Install Mode Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK™ CONTROLS T he AutoLock™ feature receives and processes data sent by broadcasters or other program providers that contain program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of programming children may watch.
SETTING UP AN AUTOLOCK™ ACCESS CODE utoLock allows parents to block out or censor any channels they think childr en A should not watch. A channel blocked by the TM TV Menu AutoLock control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. First, let s set your AutoLock access code. TM Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Active Control Install Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
HOW TO BLOCK CHANNELS USING AUTOLOCK™ A fter your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV Menu Features • Timer Picture • Autolock Sound Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. • Contrast + Active Control Features Install Mode Timer É Autolock É Contrast + Active Control É É Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
HOW TO LOCK A HD (HIGH DEFINITION) CHANNEL IN TV MODE Y ou can also lock the HD (High Definition) channel while in TV Mode using the AutoLock™ feature. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Active Control Install Mode Timer É Autolock É Contrast + É Active Control É Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
HOW TO CLEAR ALL LOCKED CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIME V arious onscreen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked programming. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked. You may view the blocked programming and turn OFF the AutoLock™ feature by using the Clear All control or by entering your access code.
BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS A fter your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Active Control Install Mode Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.
BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON TV RATINGS Y ou can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Features Contrast + Active Control Install Mode Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu. 3 5 7 9 11 12 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the AutoLock™ control. Enter your four-digit Access Code.
OTHER AUTOLOCK™ BLOCKING OPTIONS T he AutoLock™ control offers the viewer other blocking options as well. With Block Options, the censoring can be turned On or Off. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Install Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Features Contrast + Active Control Mode Timer É Autolock É Contrast + Active Control É É Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
USING THE AUTOLOCK™ REVIEW SCREEN T o remind you wich rating you have locked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your AutoLockTM settings. To access this screen follow the steps below. 1 Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control TWICE. Your AutoLock™ settings will appear on the screen.
HOW TO USE THE CONTRAST+ CONTROL T ne Contrast + function helps to sharpen the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the white portions become brighter. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install 1 2 3 4 5 6 • Timer Features • Autolock • Contrast + Timer É Time Autolock É Start Time Contrast + Active Control É Stop Time É Program No. • Active Control Mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu.
HOW TO USE THE SURF CONTROL list or series of previously viewed channels A can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily 2 Surf List Add? switch between different TV channels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list. Surf List Surf List Empty 1 2 Press the CHANNEL(+) or (–) button (or the numbered buttons) to select a channel to add to the SURF list.
HOW TO USE THE CLOSED CAPTIONING CONTROL C losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen text boxes to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. 1 2 CC Off Press the CC button on the remote control to select a caption mode: CC Off, CC1, CC2, or CC Mute if the TV station broadcasting on the channel is making Closed Captioning available.
HOW TO USE THE PROGRAM LIST CONTROL T he Program List Control will allow you to quickly overview all the programmed channels that have been placed into the televisions memory (see the Auto Programming section of this manual for more details). Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your looking for. Program List will display the channel number, the name of the channel if you have given it one, and whether it have AutoLock turn on or off.
HOW TO USE THE FORMAT CONTROL Y ou can change the screen format size to match the type of program you re watching. 4:3 For 23PF8946 and 17PF8946 models, select from these format modes : normal 4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Zoom, or Fullscreen. 1 Zoom 14:9 Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to toggle the different format modes. You can select from normal 4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Zoom, or Fullscreen.
HOW TO USE THE AUTO PICTURE™ CONTROL W hether you re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control settings that will match with your current program source or content. AutoPicture™ quickly resets your TV s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home.
SETTING MODE SELECT CONTROLS he Mode options allow you to move to other operating T modes within the TV. When in the FM Radio Mode, choose from TV or VGA Modes. 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM MODE (FM RADIO) UP THE If in the FM Radio mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Radio Mode onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button until Mode is highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the TV, VGA or HD mode. Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons to choose TV, VGA, or HD.
SETTING UP THE FM MODE (FM RADIO) FM RADIO TIMER CONTROLS Radio Menu Y our TV or FM Radio comes with an onscreen clock. The FM Radio can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. Picture Timer Sound Screen Saver Features Features Install Mode Timer É Time Screen Saver É Start Time Stop Time Channel No. 1 2 3 4 5 Activate Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
SETTING UP THE FM RADIO SOUND CONTROLS T o ensure the best sound quality from the FM Radio feature of this TV, several Sound Controls are available for adjustment. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FM MODE (FM RADIO) Radio Menu Picture Equaliser Sound Balance Features AVL Install Dolby Virtual Mode SAP Sound To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO button on the remote control. The FM Mode has its own onscreen menu options. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu.
SETTING UP THE SCREENSAVER CONTROL hile in the FM Mode, there is a Screensaver W option that can be used. The Screensaver control, when on, will circulate the screen station indication around the display. 1 2 3 4 5 FM MODE (FM RADIO) Radio Menu Picture • Timer Sound • Screen Saver Features Features Install Timer Mode É Screen Saver If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu.
SETTING UP THE VGA MODE VGA P ICTURE CONTROLS o ensure the best picture quality from the VGA feature of this TV, several Picture Controls are available for adjustment. Note: Applicable to 15"/17"/23" models only. T VGA Menu Picture Audio Selection Features Reset to Factory Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 VGA Menu • Horizontal Brightness Picture Horizontal Vertical Color Temp • Vertical • Color Temp Press the VGA button on the remote control to enter into VGA mode.
SETTING UP THE VGA MODE VGA FEATURES Applicable to 15"/17"/23" models only. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button REPEATEDLY to highlight the FEATURES. . Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the Features menu.
SETTING UP THE HD SELECT CONTROL HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION) HD Menu Picture T he HD Select Control will allow you to quickly change from the HD Mode of operation to the TV, FM Radio, or VGA Modes. 1 2 3 4 5 • Brightness • Color • Picture Sound Features Install • Sharpness Mode • Tint HD Menu If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu. The PICTURE option will be highlighted.
SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION) PICTURE CONTROLS T he HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound and Blocking options within its onscreen menu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options. 1 2 Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD mode. Picture Sound Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu. The PICTURE option will be highlighted. 3 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the PICTURE menu. Brightness will be highlighted.
SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION) SOUND CONTROLS HD Menu T he HD Mode also offers certain Sound control adjustments to fine tune the sound being heard when in the HD Mode. Picture Equaliser Sound Balance Features AVL Install Dolby Virtual Mode SAP Sound 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD mode. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu. The PICTURE option will be highlighted.
SETTING UP THE LOCK HD CHANNEL/CHANGE CODE T he HD Mode channel can be blocked to censor the viewing of programming not suitable for children. The HD Mode AutoLock menu also allows you to change your AutoLock Access Code. To block the HD Mode channel and change code, follow the steps below 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION) HD Menu Picture Timer Sound Autolock Features Contrast + Install Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS No Power • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used. S-VHS Color Becomes Faint • Unplug socket for S-Video connection. Reconnect the S-Video socket of the TV slowly to the VCR socket.
CLEANING WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV Screen: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven display aging. Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen.
INDEX Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Understanding the AutoLock™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 AutoSound™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Auto Program Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 AutoPicture™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY One (1) Year Labor and Parts Repair PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: CARRY-IN / SHIP-IN WARRANTY For Carry-In warranty repair, take the product to a Philips authorized service center for repair. When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center.